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Engine compartment ........................ 292

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Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all

models and all standard and optional equip-

ment of your vehicle available at the time of

publication of the Operator's Manual.

Country-specific differences are possible.

Please note that your vehicle may not be

equipped with all features described. This

also applies to safety-related systems and

functions.

Read the information on qualified special-

ist workshops (Y page 28).

Engine compartment

Hood

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when

the vehicle is in motion and block your view.

There is a risk of an accident.

Never unlatch the hood while driving.

WARNING

When opening and closing the hood, it may

suddenly fall into the closed position. There is

a risk of injury to persons within range of

movement of the hood.

Open and close the hood only when no one is

within its range of movement.

WARNING

Opening the hood when the engine is over-

heated or when there is a fire in the engine

compartment could expose you to hot gases

or other service products. There is a risk of

injury.

Let an overheated engine cool down before

opening the hood. If there is a fire in the

engine compartment, keep the hood closed

and contact the fire department.

WARNING

The engine compartment contains moving

components. Certain components, such as

the radiator fan, may continue to run or start

again suddenly when the ignition is off. There

is a risk of injury.

If you need to do any work inside the engine

compartment:

switch off the ignition

never reach into the area where there is a

risk of danger from moving components,

such as the fan rotation area

remove jewelry and watches

keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-

ple, away from moving parts

WARNING

The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-

tem work under high voltage. If you touch

components which are under voltage, you

could get an electric shock. There is a risk of

injury.

Never touch components of the ignition sys-

tem or fuel injection system when the ignition

is switched on.

Opening the hood

WARNING

Certain components in the engine compart-

ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts

of the exhaust system, can become very hot.

Working in the engine compartment poses a

risk of injury.

Where possible, let the engine cool down and

touch only the components described in the

following.

WARNING

When the hood is open and the windshield

wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by

the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.

Always switch off the windshield wipers and

the ignition before opening the hood.

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Make sure that the windshield wipers are

not folded away from the windshield. You

could otherwise damage the windshield

wipers or the hood.

Make sure that the windshield wipers are

switched off.

Pull release lever : on the hood.

The hood is released.

Reach into the gap between the hood and

the radiator trim and press hood catch

lever ; to the left.

Raise the hood.

Pull support strut ? out of bracket A.

Lift up support strut ? and insert it into

yellow retaining clip =.

Closing the hood

Raise the hood slightly and, at the same

time, remove support strut ? from yellow

retaining clip =.

Swing support strut ? down and press it

into bracket A until it engages.

Lower the hood and let it fall from a height

of approximately 8 in (20 cm).

Check that the hood has engaged properly.

If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not

properly engaged. Do not press the hood

closed. Open the hood again and close it

with a little more force.

Engine oil

General notes

Depending on your driving style, the vehicle

consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per

600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption

may be higher than this when the vehicle is

new or if you frequently drive at high engine

speeds.

Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may

be in a different location.

When checking the oil level:

park the vehicle on a level surface.

the engine should be switched off for

approximately five minutes if the engine is

at normal operating temperature.

if the engine is not at normal operating

temperature, e.g. if the engine was only

started briefly, wait about 30 minutes

before carrying out the measurement.

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Checking the oil level using the oil dip-

stick

WARNING

Certain components in the engine compart-

ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts

of the exhaust system, can become very hot.

Working in the engine compartment poses a

risk of injury.

Where possible, let the engine cool down and

touch only the components described in the

following.

Example

Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide

tube.

Wipe off oil dipstick :.

Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide

tube to the stop, and take it out again.

If the level is between MIN mark = and

MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.

If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark =

or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine

oil.

Adding engine oil

WARNING

Certain components in the engine compart-

ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts

of the exhaust system, can become very hot.

Working in the engine compartment poses a

risk of injury.

Where possible, let the engine cool down and

touch only the components described in the

following.

WARNING

If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-

ponents in the engine compartment, it may

ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.

Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to

the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and

thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-

ponents before starting the engine.

Environmental note

When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If

oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to

the environment.

Only use engine oils and oil filters that

have been approved for vehicles with a ser-

vice system. You can obtain a list of the

engine oils and oil filters tested and

approved in accordance with the

Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service

Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service

center.

Damage to the engine or exhaust system is

caused by the following:

using engine oils and oil filters that have

not been specifically approved for the

service system

replacing engine oil and oil filters after

the interval for replacement specified by

the service system has been exceeded

using engine oil additives.

Do not add too much oil. adding too much

engine oil can result in damage to the

engine or to the catalytic converter. Have

excess engine oil siphoned off.

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Example: engine oil cap

Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove

it.

Add engine oil.

If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on

the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of

engine oil.

Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn

clockwise.

Ensure that the cap locks into place

securely.

Check the oil level again with the oil dip-

stick (Y page 294).

Further information on engine oil

(Y page 364).

Checking and adding other service

products

Checking coolant level

WARNING

The engine cooling system is pressurized, par-

ticularly when the engine is warm. When

opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot

coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.

Let the engine cool down before opening the

cap. Wear eye and hand protection when

opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a

turn to allow pressure to escape.

The coolant may only be checked and cor-

rected when the engine is cool (coolant

temperature below 104 ‡ (40 †). Check-

ing the coolant when the coolant tempera-

ture is above 104 ‡ (40 †) may result in

damage to the engine or to the engine cool-

ing system.

Example

Park the vehicle on a level surface.

Only check the coolant level when the vehi-

cle is on a level surface and the engine has

cooled down.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock (Y page 143).

Check the coolant temperature display in

the instrument cluster.

The coolant temperature must be below

104 ‡ (40 †).

Turn the SmartKey to position

0 (Y page 143) in the ignition lock.

Slowly turn cap : half a turn counter-

clockwise to allow excess pressure to

escape.

Turn cap : further counter-clockwise and

remove it.

If the coolant is at the level of marker bar =

in the filler neck when cold, there is enough

coolant in coolant expansion tank ;.

If necessary, add coolant that has been tes-

ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far

as it will go.

For further information on coolant, see

(Y page 365).

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Windshield washer system

WARNING

Certain components in the engine compart-

ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts

of the exhaust system, can become very hot.

Working in the engine compartment poses a

risk of injury.

Where possible, let the engine cool down and

touch only the components described in the

following.

WARNING

Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if

it comes into contact with hot engine compo-

nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of

fire and injury.

Make sure that no windshield washer con-

centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.

Example

To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.

Add the premixed washer fluid.

To close: press cap : onto the filler neck

until it engages.

If the washer fluid level drops below the rec-

ommended minimum of 1 liter, a message

appears in the multifunction display prompt-

ing you to add washer fluid (Y page 251).

Further information on windshield washer

fluid/antifreeze (Y page 366).

Maintenance

ASSYST PLUS

Service messages

The ASSYST PLUS service interval display

informs you of the next service due date.

Information on the type of service and service

intervals (see the separate Maintenance

Booklet).

You can obtain further information from an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at

(USA only).

The ASSYST PLUS service interval display

does not show any information on the

engine oil level. Observe the notes on the

engine oil level (Y page 293).

The multifunction display shows a service

message for several seconds, e.g.:

Service A in .. DaysService A in .. Days

Service A DueService A Due

Service A Exceeded by .. DaysService A Exceeded by .. Days

Depending on the operating conditions of the

vehicle, the remaining time or distance until

the next service due date is displayed.

The letter

AA or BB, possibly in connection with a

number or another letter, shows the type of

service.

AA stands for a minor service and BB for

a major service.

You can obtain further information from an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The ASSYST PLUS service interval display

does not take into account any periods of

time during which the battery is disconnec-

ted.

Maintaining the time-dependent service

schedule:

Note down the service due date displayed

in the multifunction display before discon-

necting the battery.

After reconnecting the battery, subtract

the battery disconnection periods from the

service date shown on the display.

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Hiding a service message

Press the a or % button on the steer-

ing wheel.

Displaying service messages

Switch on the ignition.

Press the = or ; button to select the

Serv.Serv. menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select the

ASSYST PLUSASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm by

pressing the a button.

The service due date appears in the multi-

function display.

Information about Service

Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service inter-

val display

If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-

play has been inadvertently reset, this set-

ting can be corrected at a qualified special-

ist workshop.

Have service work carried out as described

in the Maintenance Booklet. This may oth-

erwise lead to increased wear and damage

to the major assemblies or the vehicle.

A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset

the ASSYST PLUS service interval display

after the service work has been carried out.

You can also obtain further information on

maintenance work, for example.

Special service requirements

The specified maintenance interval takes only

the normal operation of the vehicle into

account. Under arduous operating conditions

or increased load on the vehicle, mainte-

nance work must be carried out more fre-

quently, for example:

regular city driving with frequent intermedi-

ate stops

if the vehicle is primarily used to travel

short distances

use in mountainous terrain or on poor road

surfaces

if the engine is often left idling for long peri-

ods

Under these or similar conditions, have, for

example, the air filter, engine oil and oil filter

replaced or changed more frequently. Under

arduous operating conditions, the tires must

be checked more often. Further information

can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-

shop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter.

Driving abroad

An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network

is also available in other countries. You can

obtain further information from any author-

ized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Care

General notes

Environmental note

Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning

cloths in an environmentally responsible man-

ner.

For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any

of the following:

dry, rough or hard cloths

abrasive cleaning agents

solvents

cleaning agents containing solvents

Do not scrub.

Do not touch the surfaces or protective

films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice

scraper. You could otherwise scratch or

damage the surfaces and protective film.

Do not park the vehicle for an extended

period straight after cleaning it, particularly

after having cleaned the wheels with wheel

cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause

increased corrosion of the brake discs and

brake pads/linings. For this reason, you

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should drive for a few minutes after clean-

ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the

brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The

vehicle can then be parked.

Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for

retaining the quality in the long term.

Use care products and cleaning agents rec-

ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Exterior care

Automatic car wash

WARNING

Braking efficiency is reduced after washing

the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

After the vehicle has been washed, brake

carefully while paying attention to the traffic

conditions until full braking power is restored.

If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function

is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-

cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-

age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC

PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-

ing or other similar situations:

when towing the vehicle

in the car wash

Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless

Automatic Car Wash as these use special

cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can

damage the paintwork or plastic parts.

Make sure that the automatic transmis-

sion is in position N when washing your

vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehi-

cle could be damaged if the transmission is

in another position.

Make sure that:

the side windows and the sliding sunroof

are fully closed.

the ventilation/heating is switched off

(the OFF button has been pressed/the

airflow control is set to position 0).

the windshield wiper switch is in position

Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.

You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car

wash from the very start.

If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before

cleaning it in an automatic car wash.

After using an automatic car wash, wipe off

wax from the windshield and the wiper

blades. This will prevent smears and reduce

wiping noises caused by residue on the wind-

shield.

Washing by hand

In some countries, washing by hand is only

allowed at wash bays that are specially

designed for this purpose. Observe the legal

requirements in all countries concerned.

Do not use hot water and do not wash the

vehicle in direct sunlight.

Use a soft sponge to clean.

Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car

shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a

gentle jet of water.

Do not point the water jet directly towards

the air inlet.

Use plenty of water and rinse out the

sponge frequently.

Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry

thoroughly with a chamois.

Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the

paintwork.

When using the vehicle in winter, remove all

traces of road salt deposits carefully and as

soon as possible.

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Power washers

WARNING

The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt

blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage

to the tires or chassis components. Compo-

nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-

edly. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not use power washers with circular jet

nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged

tires or chassis components replaced imme-

diately.

Always maintain a distance of at least

11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the

power washer nozzle. Information about

the correct distance is available from the

equipment manufacturer.

Move the power washer nozzle around

when cleaning your vehicle.

Do not aim directly at any of the following:

tires

door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.

electrical components

battery

connectors

lights

seals

trim

ventilation slots

Damaged seals or electrical components

can lead to leaks or failures.

Edition 1 special model: parts of your

vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.

Maintain a distance of at least 27.5 in

(70 cm) between the foil-wrapped parts of

the vehicle and the nozzle of the power

washer.

Information about the correct distance is

available from the equipment manufac-

turer.

Move the power washer nozzle around

when cleaning your vehicle.

Cleaning the paintwork

Do not affix:

stickers

films

magnetic plates or similar items

to painted surfaces. You could otherwise

damage the paintwork.

Remove dirt immediately, where possible,

while avoiding rubbing too hard.

Soak insect remains with insect remover

and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.

Soak bird droppings with water and rinse

off the treated areas afterwards.

Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,

oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently

with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or

lighter fluid.

Use tar remover to remove tar stains.

Use silicone remover to remove wax.

Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB

Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to

the paintwork quickly and provisionally.

The following cannot always be completely

repaired:

scratches

corrosive deposits

areas affected by corrosion

damage caused by inadequate care

In such cases, visit a qualified specialist work-

shop.

If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint

surface, use the paint care products recom-

mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

This is the case approximately every three to

five months, depending on the climate con-

ditions and the care product used.

If the dirt has penetrated the paint surface or

if the paintwork has become dull, then the

paintwork should be cleaned. For cleaning,

please use the paint cleaner recommend and

approved by Mercedes Benz.

Do not use these care products in the sun or

on the hood while the hood is hot.

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Matte finish care

Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy

wheels. Polishing causes the finish to

shine.

The following may cause the paint to

become shiny and thus reduce the matte

effect:

Vigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate-

rials.

Frequent use of car washes.

Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.

Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-

ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g.

wax. These products are only suitable for

high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles

with matte finish leads to considerable sur-

face damage (shiny, spotted areas).

Always have paintwork repairs carried out

at a qualified specialist workshop.

Do not use wash programs with a hot wax

treatment under any circumstances.

Observe these notes if your vehicle has a

clear matte finish. This will help you to avoid

damage to the paintwork due to incorrect

treatment.

These notes also apply to light alloy wheels

with a clear matte finish.

The vehicle should preferably be washed

by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo

and plenty of water.

Use only insect remover and car shampoo

from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz

care products.

Cleaning the wheels

WARNING

The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt

blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage

to the tires or chassis components. Compo-

nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-

edly. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not use power washers with circular jet

nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged

tires or chassis components replaced imme-

diately.

Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products

to remove brake dust. This could damage

wheel bolts and brake components.

Do not park the vehicle for an extended

period straight after cleaning it, particularly

after having cleaned the wheels with wheel

cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause

increased corrosion of the brake discs and

brake pads/linings. For this reason, you

should drive for a few minutes after clean-

ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the

brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The

vehicle can then be parked.

Cleaning the windows

WARNING

You could become trapped by the windshield

wipers if they start moving while cleaning the

windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of

injury.

Always switch off the windshield wipers and

the ignition before cleaning the windshield or

wiper blades.

Only fold the windshield wipers away from

the windshield when vertical. Otherwise,

you will damage the hood.

Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,

solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-

vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do

not touch the insides of the windows with

hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring.

There is otherwise a risk of damaging the

windows.

Clean the water drainage channels of the

windshield and the rear window at regular

intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals

and pollen may under certain circumstan-

ces prevent water from draining away. This

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can lead to corrosion damage and damage

to electronic components.

Clean the inside and outside of the win-

dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning

product that is recommended and

approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Cleaning wiper blades

WARNING

You could become trapped by the windshield

wipers if they start moving while cleaning the

windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of

injury.

Always switch off the windshield wipers and

the ignition before cleaning the windshield or

wiper blades.

Only fold the windshield wipers away from

the windshield when vertical. Otherwise,

you will damage the hood.

Do not pull the wiper blade. Otherwise,

the wiper blade could be damaged.

Do not clean wiper blades too often and

do not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the

graphite coating could be damaged. This

could cause wiper noise.

Fold the windshield wiper arms away from

the windshield.

Carefully clean the wiper blades with a

damp cloth.

Fold the windshield wiper arms back again

before switching on the ignition.

Hold the wiper arm securely when folding

back. The windshield could be damaged if

the wiper arm smacks against it suddenly.

Cleaning the exterior lighting

Only use cleaning agents or cleaning

cloths which are suitable for plastic light

lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or

cleaning cloths could scratch or damage

the plastic light lenses.

Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior

lighting using a wet sponge and a mild

cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car

shampoo or cleaning cloths.

Cleaning the mirror turn signals

Only use cleaning agents or cleaning

cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.

Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning

cloths could scratch or damage the plastic

lenses of the mirror turn signals.

Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn

signals in the exterior mirror housing using

a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent,

e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or clean-

ing cloths.

Cleaning the sensors

If you clean the sensors with a power

washer, make sure that you keep a dis-

tance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between

the vehicle and the power washer nozzle.

Information about the correct distance is

available from the equipment manufac-

turer.

Clean sensors : of the driving systems

with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.

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Cleaning the rear view camera

Do not clean the camera lens and the area

around the rear view camera with a power

washer.

Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and

that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the

ignition lock.

To open the cover of the rear view cam-

era: with the audio system/COMAND acti-

vated, press the W button.

Select

SystemSystem by turning cVd the audio

system/COMAND controller and press W

to confirm.

Select

RearRear viewview cameracamera and press W to

confirm.

Select

Open camera coverOpen camera cover and press W

to confirm.

The rear view camera cover opens.

To clean the rear view camera: use clear

water and a soft cloth to clean camera

lens :.

The cover of the camera closes automat-

ically when the SmartKey is at position 0 in

the ignition lock.

Cleaning the exhaust pipe

WARNING

The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can

become very hot. If you come into contact

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn

yourself. There is a risk of injury.

Always be particularly careful around the

exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow

these components to cool down before touch-

ing them.

Impurities combined with the effects of road

grit and corrosive environmental factors may

cause flash rust to form on the surface. You

can restore the original shine of the exhaust

pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in win-

ter and after washing.

Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-

based cleaning agents such as sanitary

cleansers or wheel cleaners.

Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product

tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

AMG vehicles with black exhaust pipes:

do not use chrome polish to polish black

chromed screens. They will otherwise lose

their silky black shine. Rub the screen using

a lightly oiled cloth after every car wash.

Commercially available engine oils, WD 40

or Ballistol are suitable oils.

Interior care

Cleaning the display

For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-

lowing:

alcohol-based thinner or gasoline

abrasive cleaning agents

commercially-available household clean-

ing agents

These may damage the display surface. Do

not put pressure on the display surface

when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-

ble damage to the display.

Before cleaning the display, make sure that

it is switched off and has cooled down.

Clean the display surface using a commer-

cially available microfiber cloth and

TFT/LCD display cleaner.

Dry the display surface using a dry micro-

fiber cloth.

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Cleaning the plastic trim

WARNING

Care products and cleaning agents containing

solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to

become porous. As a result, plastic parts may

come loose in the event of air bag deploy-

ment. There is a risk of injury.

Do not use any care products and cleaning

agents to clean the cockpit.

Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-

ces:

stickers

films

scented oil bottles or similar items

You can otherwise damage the plastic.

Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent

or sunscreen to come into contact with the

plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality

look of the surfaces.

Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free

cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.

Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-

ucts recommended and approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

The surface may change color temporarily.

Wait until the surface is dry again.

Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or

selector lever

Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use

leather care agents that have been recom-

mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-

ments

Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents

such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-

ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of

damaging the surface.

Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces.

The trim pieces have a chrome look but are

mostly made of anodized aluminum and

can lose their shine if chrome polish is

used. Use a damp, lint-free cloth instead

when cleaning the trim pieces.

If the chrome-plated trim pieces are very

dirty, you can use a chrome polish. If you

are unsure as to whether the trim pieces

are chrome-plated or not, consult an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with

a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber

cloth.

Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning

products recommended and approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

Cleaning the seat covers

General notes

Do not use microfiber cloths to clean gen-

uine leather, artificial leather or DINAMICA

covers. If used often, these can damage the

cover.

Note that regular care is essential to

ensure that the appearance and comfort of

the covers is retained over time.

Genuine leather seat covers

Leather is a natural product.

It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for

example:

differences in the texture

marks caused by growth and injury

slight nuances of color

These are characteristics of leather and not

material defects.

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To retain the natural appearance of the

leather, observe the following cleaning

instructions:

Clean genuine leather covers carefully

with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov-

ers down with a dry cloth.

Make sure that the leather does not

become soaked. It may otherwise

become rough and cracked.

Only use leather care agents that have

been tested and approved by Mercedes-

Benz. You can obtain these from a quali-

fied specialist workshop.

Seat covers of other materials

Observe the following when cleaning:

clean artificial leather covers with a cloth

moistened with a solution containing 1%

detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).

clean cloth covers with a microfiber cloth

moistened with a solution containing 1%

detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid). Rub

carefully and always wipe entire seat sec-

tions to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave

the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning

results depend on the type of dirt and

how long it has been there.

clean DINAMICA covers with a damp

cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire

seat sections to avoid leaving visible

lines.

Cleaning the seat belts

WARNING

Seat belts can become severely weakened if

bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat

belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event of

an accident. This poses an increased risk of

injury or fatal injury.

Never bleach or dye the seat belts.

Do not clean the seat belts using chemical

cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts

by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡

(80 †) or in direct sunlight.

Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-

tion.

Cleaning the headliner and carpets

Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush

or a cleaning agent recommended and

approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean-

ing agents recommended and approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

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